World - Salt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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In addition to table salt used in households and restaurants, salt has numerous industrial applications. It's used in the manufacture of paper, soap, and detergents for household and personal care products. Salt is a crucial ingredient in the chemical industry, where it is used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other chemicals. It's also used in water purification and as a de-icing agent on roads and airports.
One of the most significant industrial applications of salt is in the oil and gas industry, where it is used to extract hydrocarbons from underground rock formations. In this process, a salt solution is pumped into a wellbore at high pressure, and the resulting pressure dislodges the oil and gas from the rock. The resulting mixture of saltwater, oil, and gas is then pumped to the surface for separation.
Salt is also used in metal refining, where it is used as a flux to remove impurities in the metal. It's also used in the production of chlorine and other chemicals used in the manufacturing of plastics and other materials. Salt is also used to preserve food, as it inhibits the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms that can spoil food.
Another important use of salt is in water treatment. Salt can be used to remove impurities from water, such as heavy metals and other contaminants, through a process called ion exchange. In this process, the salt is used to replace ions in the water that are responsible for the presence of the impurities, allowing the impurities to be removed. This process is commonly used in municipal water treatment plants and in industrial settings where water purity is critical.
Salt is also used as a de-icing agent on roads and airports during the winter months. Salt lowers the freezing point of water, preventing ice from forming and making it easier to remove snow and ice from roadways and runways. While salt is an effective de-icing agent, it can also be corrosive to vehicles and infrastructure, which can lead to costly repairs.
Overall, salt has a wide range of industrial applications, from oil and gas extraction to metal refining, water treatment, and food preservation. Its versatility and effectiveness make it an essential component of many industries, and it will likely continue to play a significant role in industrial processes for years to come.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global salt market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08931000 - Salt (including denatured salt but excluding salt suitable for human consumption) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents
- Prodcom 10843000 - Salt suitable for human consumption
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
In 2020, the global salt market experienced a decline, following a drop in output in the consumer industries. Despite this, a stable growth in the demand for salt is expected in the future from the chemical and food sectors; the increasing use of salt in alternative energy is also a factor.
The global salt market revenue amounted to $27.4B in 2018, growing by 11% against the previous year. This figure reflects ...
From 2007 to 2015, global salt exports exhibited a pronounced growth trend, with the exception of minor declines in 2012 and 2015. Exports amounted to X million USD in 2015. There was an annual increase of +X% throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, salts of oxometallic and peroxometallic acids imports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value decreased at an averag...
In value terms, salts of inorganic acids and peroxoacids imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value increased at an average ...
In value terms, salts of oxometallic and peroxometallic acids exports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total exports value decreased at an ...
In value terms, salts of inorganic acids and peroxoacids exports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2016: the total exports value increased at an average annu...
In 2016, approx. X tons of salt were imported worldwide- remaining stable against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- ...
In 2016, approx. X tons of salt were imported worldwide- remaining stable against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- ...
In 2013, the average Mexico's export price for salt and pure sodium chloride stood at X USD per ton. Export prices varied considerably by country of destination. Belize (X USD/tonne), El Salvador (X USD/tonne) and Guatemala (X USD/